The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state and territory work health and safety (WHS) regulators. The MOU supports worker safety at sea.

On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

A guide to help domestic commercial marine adventure tourism operators develop their safety management systems (SMS)

Use this form to order AMSA brochures, MARPOL placards and stickers, free of charge.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.